Question 53
How was Christ exalted in his ascension?
Christ was exalted in his ascension, in that having after his resurrection often appeared unto and conversed with his apostles, speaking to them of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God,a and giving them commission to preach the gospel to all nations,b forty days after his resurrection, he, in our nature, and as our head,c triumphing over enemies,d visibly went up into the highest heavens, there to receive gifts for men,e to raise up our affections thither,f and to prepare a place for us,g where himself is, and shall continue till his second coming at the end of the world.h
How was Christ exalted in his ascension?
Christ was exalted in his ascension, in that having after his resurrection often appeared unto and conversed with his apostles, speaking to them of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God,a and giving them commission to preach the gospel to all nations,b forty days after his resurrection, he, in our nature, and as our head,c triumphing over enemies,d visibly went up into the highest heavens, there to receive gifts for men,e to raise up our affections thither,f and to prepare a place for us,g where himself is, and shall continue till his second coming at the end of the world.h
a. Acts 1:2–3
Acts 1:2–3
1:2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 1:3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
1:2 until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen. 1:3 After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
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b. Matthew 28:19–20
Matthew 28:19–20
28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
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c. Hebrews 6:20
Hebrews 6:20
6:20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
6:20 where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
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d. Ephesians 4:8
Ephesians 4:8
4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
4:8 This is why it says: "When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men."
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e. Acts 1:9–11; Ephesians 4:10; Psalm 68:18
Acts 1:9–11
1:9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 1:10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
1:9 After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. 1:10 They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 1:11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven."
Ephesians 4:10
4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
4:10 He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.
Psalm 68:18
68:18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.
68:18 You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there.
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f. Colossians 3:1–2
Colossians 3:1–2
3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3:1 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
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g. John 14:3
John 14:3
14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
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h. Acts 3:21
Acts 3:21
3:21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
3:21 Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.
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